Broken Arrow (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1950, Broken Arrow is a western film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 93 minutes. “The Most Powerful Weapon is Courage..” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the Whites and Apaches in the late 1870s. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
Who’s in it. Broken Arrow stars James Stewart as Tom Jeffords, Jeff Chandler as Cochise, Debra Paget as Sonseeahray 'Morningstar' and Basil Ruysdael as General Oliver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Broken Arrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Arrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Arrow tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Arrow (1950)?
- In US, Broken Arrow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broken Arrow worth watching?
- Broken Arrow holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Arrow?
- Broken Arrow stars James Stewart, Jeff Chandler, Debra Paget, Basil Ruysdael and Will Geer.
- When was Broken Arrow released?
- Broken Arrow was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.